Fresh Start Review

Home Chef’s Fresh Start meal plan is designed to make home cooking quick and effortless. Each Fresh Start meal kit includes pre-prepped and pre-portioned ingredients that are ready to cook and can be enjoyed in as little as 5 minutes.

MEAL KITS





How does Fresh Start meal delivery work?

With Fresh Start, you can enjoy affordable and delicious meals that are delivered right to your doorstep. You can choose from oven-ready or grill-ready meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients that come in an oven-safe tray and can be heated in the oven or microwave for a quick and hassle-free dining experience. All your Fresh Start meals are delivered in an insulated box with ice packs to ensure optimal freshness.

With the Fresh Start meal plan, you have the option of skipping or rescheduling your order at any time. You can also cancel your subscription and reactivate it when you would like to start receiving your meals again.

Does Fresh Start offer one-time purchases and subscriptions?

Fresh Start meals start at $6.99 per serving and your total order cost will vary depending on the quantity and type of meal options you select. You can choose your plan, mention any dietary preferences and foods you want to avoid, create an account, fill in the billing information, and build your box by selecting recipes from a full menu. You also have the option of customizing your meals at an added cost.

Is Fresh Start good for families?

Fresh Start is an affordable and hassle-free meal delivery plan that makes a great choice for families. With the Fresh Start meal kits, you get pre-cooked and pre-portioned ingredients that eliminate trips to the grocery store and prep time.

You can choose from a wide variety of healthy and delicious meals that are ready to eat in 5 to 15 minutes. You also have the option of customizing and skipping your meals according to your dining preferences and specific schedule.

Is Fresh Start good for singles and couples?

The Fresh Start meal plan is ideal for busy couples and single people looking for quick and easy food options. You can simplify your lunch and dinner routine by opting for customized meals according to your taste and dietary requirements.

With Fresh Start, you can choose oven-ready or Fast and Fresh meals that can be heated in the microwave or oven and are ready to eat in just 5 minutes. You can also opt for 15-minute meal kits with fully prepped and pre-portioned ingredients that minimize your prep and cleanup time.

What's in the Fresh Start box?

With each Fresh Start box, you can expect a recipe card along with pre-cooked and pre-portioned ingredients that are ready to eat in 5 to 15 minutes. Depending on the type of meals you opt for, you will either need to combine the ingredients or heat the food to enjoy a quick and healthy meal.

PREPARATION





How easy are Fresh Start meals to prepare?

Fresh Start meals are designed to make home cooking a breeze. They come pre-portioned and ready to cook and hence, require no prep and little to no cleanup. Depending on the type of meal you choose, you will either need to heat it in the microwave or oven or on the grill.

Does Fresh Start offer a premade meal option?

With the Fresh Start meal plan, you can take advantage of oven-ready meals that require minimal preparation and cleanup. Fresh Start oven-ready meals come with pre-portioned ingredients inside an oven-safe tray that are ready to eat in just 5 minutes. You can also choose from Fast and Fresh meal options that require no prep and can be heated in the microwave.

How long will it take to prepare a Fresh Start meal?

The Fresh Start meal plan offers oven-ready meals that require little to no prep time. You can get 15-minute meal kits with fully prepped pre-portioned ingredients or you could opt for 5-minute premade meals that you can quickly heat in the oven or microwave.

How long can I store my Fresh Start meals in the freezer/fridge before I eat them?

All Fresh Start meal kits are packaged in an insulated box with cool gel packs to ensure that your food arrives fresh. You can store dairy and fresh produce in the refrigerator in the packaging and keep grains, vegetables, and canned goods in a cool and dry place. It is recommended that you consume poultry, ground beef, pork, turkey, and seafood in 1 to 2 days and steak or chops within 3 to 5 days.

What supplies will I need in my kitchen in order to prepare Fresh Start meals?

With the Fresh Start 5-minute premade meals and 15-minute meal kits, you will not require any kitchen supplies for preparation. All Fresh Start meals come with pre-cooked and pre-portioned ingredients inside an oven-safe tray - so all you need to do is either pop the meals in the oven or microwave or grill them depending on the recipe.



DIETS





Does Fresh Start offer vegetarian and vegan options?

The Fresh Start meal plan offers a vegetarian option every other week. You can explore the vegetarian meal options from the weekly menu and choose one according to your taste profile. You can also customize any Fresh Start meal to substitute plant-based proteins. The Fresh Start plan may not offer weekly vegan options, however, some of the vegetarian meals do qualify as vegan.

Does Fresh Start offer special diet meal plans?

Fresh Start meals do not cater to any specific diet plans such as Keto or Paleo. However, you do have the option of customizing some meals to substitute a different protein so your meal may qualify for these plans.

Can Fresh Start accommodate food allergies?

Fresh Start meals are prepared and packaged in a facility that is not certified allergen-free. Some ingredients contain food intolerance substances such as artificial sweeteners and colorants. They may also come into contact with ingredients from another meal that contain major food allergens including milk, eggs, peanuts, shellfish, etc.

Are Fresh Start meals healthy?

The Fresh Start meal plan makes a point of offering quick, delicious, and healthy meal options. You can choose from 3 different calorie-conscious meals each week with less than 625 calories per serving. You can also choose from 3 different carb-conscious meals with less than 35 grams per serving. You can find nutritional information for each meal at the bottom of each recipe as well as the recipe card that comes with your order.



CUSTOMER SERVICE





Does someone need to be home when my Fresh Start box is delivered?

You do not need to be home to receive your Fresh Start meal delivery. The delivery driver will leave your order at your doorstep with no signature required.

What type of packaging do Fresh Start meals come in? 

All Fresh Start meals are shipped in a biodegradable, insulated box with ice packs to keep your food cool and fresh during transit.

Is Fresh Start shipping free?

Home Chef charges a $9.99 shipping fee for all its meal kits including Fresh Start. Depending on which state you live in, you may also have to pay a sales tax which is listed separately on your weekly order summary.

How can I pause or cancel my Fresh Start subscription?

Fresh Start gives you the flexibility to skip and edit your meals whenever you like. You can also cancel your subscription at any time, for as long as you need - simply log into your account, click on ‘Account Settings', and select the ‘Pause Subscription’ option.

What is the Fresh Start refund policy? 

If you would like to skip or reschedule your Fresh Start meal, you can do so by removing all the meals from your order before your scheduled weekly delivery on Friday at 12 pm CST. If you experience any issues regarding charges to your card, you can call or message the Fresh Start support team.